Arcade Fire

Arcade Fire was experiencing a thrilling surge in their career around the time of the live recording at Osheaga on July 31, 2010. Just a few weeks prior, they had released *The Suburbs*—an album that would go on to win the Grammy for Album of the Year. This record really captured the band's signature blend of rock, indie, and orchestral influences, tackling themes of suburban life and nostalgia. Their performance of “Half Light II (No Celebration)” at the Montreal festival showcased not only their energetic and communal spirit but also their deep-rooted connection to the city, as they were homegrown heroes. It’s quite the spectacle when a band can transform a festival stage into a heartfelt gathering with their audience—something that embodies the essence of live music, wouldn’t you agree? This was a moment that solidified their status as a prominent act in the indie music scene, highlighting how far they had come since their early days.

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